About us
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Whether you're new to the city or a lifelong Bostonian, this is a group for anyone who wants to explore and learn more about Boston.
I grew up in Massachusetts and I moved to Boston last year. I started this group to meet other people who want to explore the city for great restaurants, shows, exhibits, tours, etc.
There are no limits.
We can be on Newbury Street for Brunch one afternoon or hit a local dive bar in the South End later that evening.
I work in the hospitality (hotel) industry and I've learned so much about the Boston restaurant scene at work. Everyone is welcome to join.
If you're new to Boston this group is a great way to meet new people and experience everything Boston has to offer.
Upcoming events
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Skip the Small Talk: Make Friends, Not Small Talk
Aeronaut Brewing Company, 14 Tyler Street, Somerville, MA, US###PLEASE NOTE: Even if you RSVP on Meetup, you will need to grab a ticket here https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-aeronaut-monday-november-16-2026 in order to attend###
Folks in this Meetup group get 10% off! Use code: MEETUP at checkout!
What's It Like?
Do you wish you could have more of the kinds of conversations you have late at night where for some reason, you feel safe talking about the things you actually care about?
Bring your friends (or come by yourself- most people do!) and spend your Wednesday night at an event where you know everyone else is there for the same reason.
We'll be offering 'big talk' conversational prompts on them to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward.
There will be food and drinks for sale!
Check-in for this event will begin around 6:15 pm. Please do your best to arrive before 6:30 pm so we can begin as close to on time as possible.
Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here: tinyurl.com/ststSafety
Please see our event page for more accessibility info.
Ready to Skip the Small Talk With Us?
Grab a ticket since entry is on a first come first serve basis and we tend to sell out in advance for these-- once we are out of tickets, we will NOT be able to accommodate folks at the door.
If you want to be the first to hear about our events before we sell out, feel free to join our mailing list at Skip the Small Talk Mailing List Sign-Up
For refunds or transfers, please contact us at info@skipthesmalltalk.com
12 attendees- $15.00
ONLINE LIVE- Word Game Party (Word Twist, Categories, Rebus and more)
Location not specified yet*GET TICKETS AT - https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13688#tix
(Multiple Meetup groups are co-organizing so the RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. .)
Do you like word games and enjoy playing with others? Then this is your opportunity to have some fun online playing word games our Live Word Game Night Party. These will include Word Twist, Categories, Rebus and more.
We will email you everything you need to play! You will also get to socialize and make other friends all from the safety and comfort of your home! Plus, winners receive Amazon Gift Cards, free events, and more!
*GET TICKETS AT - https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13688#tix
*After you purchase ticket, you will get the zoom link ON DAY OF THE EVENT. $15- $20 depending on how early you register for ticket.
HOW IT WORKS:
This completely online event will be LIVE and you will be able to see and hear the other participants while playing. In addition you get to meet and interact with other participants. You can attend via a computer/ webcam or smartphone/iPad/tablet.At game time, your host will show you a word search board. Your goal is to come up with as many words as you can within the specified time frame. We will have multiple rounds of play and have a system to also virtually introduce you to other participants.
The people who made the most words, will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize at the end of the event. You also can earn raffle tickets for audience participation and finding certain bonus words.
Winners receive Amazon Gift Cards, free events, and more! We will also play several other games including Word Twist, Categories, Rebus and more.
RSVPS on here are NOT reflective of actual attendance as this is a mlulti group event. *GET TICKETS AT - https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13688#tix
21 attendees 
Millennial Speed-Dating (Monogamous)
Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 338 Newbury St, Boston, MA, US###PLEASE NOTE: Even if you RSVP on Meetup, you will need to grab a ticket here https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/millennial-speed-dating-monogamous-wednesday-november-18-2026 in order to attend### This event is cross-posted so Meetup RSVPs won't accurately reflect the actual number of attendees; typically there are around 30-40 people in attendance.
Folks in this Meetup group get 10% off! Use code: MEETUP at checkout.
Want to get off your dating apps and meet someone in real life, but where you don’t have to find out that every cute person at the party is unavailable? Do you think that IRL speed dating is generally awkward and weird? So do we. That’s why we’re putting a Skip the Small Talk twist on dating.
We'll be offering "big talk" conversation prompts to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward.
There will be food and drinks for sale!
Check-in for this event will begin around 6:45 pm.
Please do your best to arrive before 7:00 pm so we can begin as close to on time as possible. Please note that there is an arrival cutoff, meaning that if you are not in line to check in before 7:10 pm, unfortunately, you will not be able to participate and we will not be able to offer refunds.
Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here: Skip the Small Talk Safety Policy
Who Is This Event for?
You would probably have a good time at this event if all of the following are true of you:
- You are aged 30-45 (plus or minus a year or two is cool, too, and if you’re not in this age range, feel free to check out our other events).
- You are monogamous (polyamorous events are also often available— feel free to check out our other events!)
- You either feel a connection to the identity of “man” and you are interested in dating women, or you feel a connection to the identity of “woman” and you are interested in dating men. Gender nonconforming folks who feel connected to one of those genders in some way are absolutely welcome. (We also host other events to accommodate gender nonconforming folks who don’t feel a connection to the identity of “man” or “woman”).
If any of the above statements are NOT true of you, you might want to see if our other events are a better fit. We do our best to accommodate as many different demographics as possible given limited capacity for our speed-dating events, and we are always working to include more! Any suggestions for how we can be more inclusive? Please feel free to reach out to us at info@skipthesmalltalk.com.
This event is trans-inclusive. We do not tolerate transphobia at this or any of our events.
We can only accommodate a limited number of guests at this event, so please plan to grab a ticket as soon as you think you'd like to join us.
Ready to Skip the Small Talk With Us?
Grab a ticket since entry is on a first come first serve basis and we tend to sell out in advance for these-- once we are out of tickets, we will NOT be able to accommodate folks at the door.
Want to check out what else is going on at Trident Books? Check out their full event calendar here. If you want to be the first to hear about our events before we sell out, feel free to join our mailing list at Skip the Small Talk Mailing List Sign-Up
###PLEASE NOTE: Even if you RSVP on Meetup, you will need to grab a ticket here https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/millennial-speed-dating-monogamous-wednesday-november-18-2026 in order to attend### This event is cross-posted so Meetup RSVPs won't accurately reflect the actual number of attendees; typically there are around 30-40 people in attendance.
For refunds or transfers, please contact us at info@skipthesmalltalk.com
8 attendees
Featured International Meetup Trips for 2027 & 2028
·OnlineOnlineThis Zoom Overseas Q & A is a monthly event.
Video Link: https://meet.google.com/irp-rnyi-fgb No software or download needed. Just open in a browser.
The date gets moved right before the event occurs. This way all the links posted to events keep working.
We have some truly EPIC Overseas events ahead. And Epic Adventure leads to Copious Questions.
To solve that . . . Let's Talk! Join us for a Q & A Zoom where you can ask all your Q's and get all your A's.
SCHEDULE
6:00 to 7:30pm Pacific Time is Q & A about our Overseas Events.What to talk about? Most of the convo will be on the following:
Feb 15, 2027 Thailand: Bangkok, Phuket and Krabi Island
Mar 06, 2027 Galapagos Expedition (1)
Mar 16, 2027 Galapagos Islands Expedition (2)
Apr 10, 2027 Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek
Apr 28, 2027 Best of Portugal with Camino de Santiago
May 13, 2027 Unforgettable Croatia! The Pearls of the Dalmatian Coast
June 30, 2027 Best of Spain with Running of the Bulls
July 31, 2027 8-Day Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Miami
Aug 20, 2027 MACHU PICCHU via Train or Short Inca Trail Lake Titicaca!
Aug 20, 2027 MACHU PICCHU via The Salkantay Trek, Lake Titicaca
Oct 10, 2027 Dana to Petra Trek w/ Wadi Rum. A Jordan Discovery
Oct 17, 2027 Petra to Pyramids w/ Sphinx, Nile Cruise & more.
Nov 26, 2027 Ensenada Thanksgiving Weekend Cruise
Feb 16, 2028: Northern Lights. A Scandinavian Odyssey!
May 10, 2028 Meetup on Orient ExpressWe are currently working on Italy, China, Patagonia, and Antarctica. Keep an eye on our calendar.
For more information CLICK HERE to fill out the interest form.
We will send you a detailed day-by-day itinerary for any event you request.
Our events are all very safe, fun, curated, and organized.
Questions about Hotels, Flights, Meals, Museums, Power Plugs, Converters, Money Conversion or whatever!!
All the folks currently signed on to our events are invited to come and ask all the Q's and get all the deets they want to. They will also get them in writing too, but we know a lot of folks rather a face and voice compared to an email. It's that whole human interaction thing!
*To join the zoom FILL OUT THIS GOOGLE FORM and we will email direct on the day of to remind you.
199 attendees
Past events
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